809 NEWARK

ROYAL CANADIAN

AIR CADET

SQUADRON

CADET & PARENT AIR CADET PLANNER

2014-2015

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SQN PHONE NUMBER 905-468-7584

FOR THE CADET & PARENTS

The Air Cadet program started in 1941 when a group of civilian volunteers set up a country-wide

voluntary organization to help stimulate an interest in flying and aviation. Many cadets eventually

entered wartime service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

Following the end of the war, the Air Cadet program remained in place. Its role changed to meet the

needs of society and its young people. The Aims of the Air Cadet Program are as follows:

To develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership

To promote physical fitness

To stimulate in youth an interest in the air element of the Canadian Armed Forces

To promote continuing education, encourage among young people a practical interest in aeronautics and assist those intending to pursue a career in the field of aviation.

Everything we do in Air Cadets can be summed up in the motto of the program:

To Learn. To Serve. To Advance. The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program is a unique partnership between the Canadian Forces and

the Air Cadet League. This partnership can be found at all levels of the program:

The National Level The Air Cadet League of Canada www.aircadetleague.com

The Provincial Level Ontario Provincial Committee www.aircadetleague.on.ca

The Local Level Branch 124 Royal Canadian Legion www.on.legion.ca

Each squadron is sponsored by a local organization. This can be a service club such as a branch

of the Legion or the Air Force Association, a group of clubs or a parents association. The sponsors

form a Sponsoring Committee that assists in the operation of the squadron. The Sponsoring

Committee is responsible for fund raising, securing facilities for the squadron to hold parades and to

assist in finding suitable adults to enroll as officers and civilian instructors.

Each squadron is staffed by a group of officers, civilian instructors and volunteers under the

direction of the Commanding Officer (CO). The CO is responsible for supervising the operation of

the squadron and the implementation of the training program. The CO and his/her team organize the

training program according to national standards and plan and implement various training activities

during the week and on weekends.

At the provincial and national levels, the Canadian Forces and the Air Cadet League work

cooperatively to provide the necessary resources to support the squadrons at the local level. This

includes provision of uniforms and training for officers and cadets, aircraft and gliders for the flying

program as well as administrative support for squadrons and sponsoring committees. Without this

unique partnership, the Air Cadet program would not be as successful as it is today.

THE PARTNERSHIP

CANADIAN FORCES AIR CADET LEAGUE

WHO Commanding Officer & Staff

(Officers and Civilian Instructors

and Civilian Volunteers) at the

Squadron

Squadron Sponsoring Committee

Members

WHAT Supervision of Cadets

Operation of Squadron Admin,

Supply & Training

Organize & Plan Training

Implement the Training Program

Fundraising

Securing Facilities for the Squadron

to use for Training

Assist in finding suitable adults to

enroll as officers and civilian

instructors

QUALIFICATIONS VSS, PRC, Security Clearance,

Training, Rank Qualifications

VSS, PRC, Interview

RENUMERATION Paid positions - paid by

Department of National Defence

Volunteers

OBLIGATIONS Provides Pay, Uniforms, Summer

Training, Officer Training, Training

Program, Rifles, Flags,

Competitions

Support Local Squadrons through

Regional Detachments Supply,

Admin, FORTRESS

Insurance, Maintenance and Fuel for

Air Cadet Tow Planes and Gliders

Administrative support for National

Course Applications

Support Local Squadron Sponsoring

Committees

Assist with League mandated events

(Effective Speaking)

Assist with Merit Review Boards

CHAIN OF

COMMAND

Chain of Command through

Commanding Officer to Area Cadet

Officer (London) to Regional Cadet

Officer (Borden) to Director Cadets

(Ottawa)

Subject to Code of Service

Discipline

Chain of Communication through

Sponsor Chair to the Regional

Operations Committee (ROC) to the

Squadron Operations Manager of the

Ontario Provincial Committee (OPC

Toronto Mr. Michael Hopkins

1.800.513.0952) to Air Cadet League

Canada (Ottawa)

DIRECTIVES CATO (Cadet Administrative &

Training Orders)

QR&Os (Queens Regulations &

Orders)

CRCO (Central Region Cadet

Orders)

CRCSO (Central Region Cadet

Supplementary Orders)

Routine Orders (From Detachment)

As per OPC-ACL manuals

ANNUAL

MEETING

Commanding Officers Conference Ontario Provincial Committee Annual

General Meeting

FEES n/a $50 per cadet owing to OPC-ACL

each year

$50 for one book of Lottery Tickets

per cadet each year

$50 per cadet owing to local Sqn each

year

COST & CADET RESPONSIBILITIES

There is a $150 yearly fee to join an Air Cadet squadron. This will be paid on the first night of Cadet Training in September, or the first night that the cadet attends whichever comes

first. This fee covers the Ontario Provincial Committee (OPC) assessment fee of $50 per cadet and

the cost ($50) of one book of OPC Lottery Tickets*, as well as an administration fee paid to the

local Squadron ($50).

*Each cadet will be given a book of OPC Lottery Tickets. If the cadet

wishes, he/she may sell these tickets to family and friends, for a total

return of $50 thus reducing the cost of the program to $100 per

year. Otherwise, the cadet/parent/guardian may assume all the

tickets for themselves, thus increasing their chances of winning

one of the many impressive prizes.

In addition to paying the $150 yearly fee, each cadet is expected to fulfill the following obligations

and responsibilities:

Attending all training nights, training activities and parades. It is important for cadets to attend all scheduled activities. Cadets who do not attend parade nights regularly

will fall behind in their training and will not be as successful as their peers. The same rule applies for

weekend training. Attendance at special parades, such as the Annual Review is critical. If your son/daughter

has a legitimate reason why he/she cannot attend a squadron activity, they are to call the Squadron office

well in advance.

Taking part in fund-raising activities. In addition to the $150 yearly fee, cadets are expected to take part in fund-raising activities such as Bottle

Drives, Tag Days, and Garage Sales. These efforts raise the necessary funds to help the squadron plan and

implement various training activities. Additional fees of $75 per cadet/per day apply if the cadet is unable to

participate in the scheduled fundraising days. These fees, payable by post-dated cheque, are collected in

advance of the fundraising activities, and cashed in the event that the cadet is unable to attend.

Taking care of the uniform Each cadet will be issued a uniform when he/she completes the intake program. The squadron has a fixed

budget to purchase uniforms each year. It is critical that the cadet takes care of his/her uniform, keeps it

cleaned and pressed and returns it to the squadron when he/she leaves or outgrows the uniform. Each cadet is

given training on how to look after their uniform. Ask your son/daughter to share this information with you.

Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork There are permission forms for weekend training, summer camp

applications, information bulletins, training schedules, parent meetings

etc. This information is sent home for you the parent/guardian, as well as

the cadet. Please ensure that the forms are completed and returned in a

timely manner. Some forms are NATIONAL requirements.

COST BREAKDOWN Anticipated

Activities/Fees

Funding Approximate

Actual Cost

Cost Per Cadet (based on # of cadets

permitted to

participate in activity)

Cost to Parent

Registration Fee Air Cadet League

Sqn Sponsoring Committee

$150.00 $150.00

Attendance Fees Sqn Sponsoring Committee $75.00-$225.00 See note below

Air Cadet Uniform DND $800.00 $800.00

Facilities, Utilities Sqn Sponsoring Committee $5000.00 $166.00

Administration DND $3000.00 $100.00

Paid Staff DND $24,750.00 $825.00

Welcome Back BBQ Sqn Sponsoring Committee $500.00 $16.00

Gliding Air Cadet League

DND

$5000.00 $250.00

Fall Field Training

Exercise

Sqn Sponsoring Committee

DND

$3000.00 $100.00

Remembrance Day

Vigil & Parade

Sqn Sponsoring Committee

DND

$750.00 $25.00

Santa Claus Parade Sqn Sponsoring Committee $250